1. What might the character of Roger himself mean in “Thank You M’am?” Think of Roger as a symbol: what group or concept is Hughes using him to represent?
2. Similarly, what might the character of Ms. Jones represent in “TYM?”
3. What does the choice that Roger must make—to run or stay—represent? Think of the choice he faces as a symbol; what larger concept or feeling is Hughes using it to represent?
4. Why do you believe there are only two characters in “Thank You M’am,” and no mention of anyone else?
5. Why do you think Ms. Jones gives her full, long name, and Roger only gives his first name? What does this say about each character?
6.Explain the meaning of any one of the symbols we discussed in class today. Explain why you believe Hughes inserted this symbol into his story. What does it tell the reader?
7.Explain the meaning of any one of the symbols we discussed in class today. Explain why you believe Hughes inserted this symbol into his story. What does it tell the reader?
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WHAT DOES THE READER LEARN FROM THESE SYMBOLS?
WHY DOES HUGHES USE THEM?
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Homework
1. What might the character of Roger himself mean in “Thank You M’am?” Think of Roger as a symbol: what group or concept is Hughes using him to represent?
2. Similarly, what might the character of Ms. Jones represent in “TYM?”
3. What does the choice that Roger must make—to run or stay—represent? Think of the choice he faces as a symbol; what larger concept or feeling is Hughes using it to represent?
4. Why do you believe there are only two characters in “Thank You M’am,” and no mention of anyone else?
5. Why do you think Ms. Jones gives her full, long name, and Roger only gives his first name? What does this say about each character?
6.Explain the meaning of any one of the symbols we discussed in class today. Explain why you believe Hughes inserted this symbol into his story. What does it tell the reader?
7.Explain the meaning of any one of the symbols we discussed in class today. Explain why you believe Hughes inserted this symbol into his story. What does it tell the reader?